Areas of Specialization:

Plant anatomy, morphology,horticulture, and plant development

Research Interest(s):

My research investigates biological problems involving the growth and development of plants. I study experimental and descriptive plant morphogenesis utilizing microtechniques, microscopy (both light and electron) and photomicrography with particular emphasis on cellular, tissue, and organ differentiation. Recent research topics have investigated atypical development in tropical vines and how these structural differences enhance the success of the vines in the rain forest. Another area of interest is the mode of parasitism by flowering plants on other plants. Students working with me should be independent, dedicated, and like detail and precision. Important techniques are learned that can be used beyond the bachelors degree.